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crazy to live in one-bedroom with baby?
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Anonymous
| We are having a baby soon and still live in a one-bedroom apartment... do you think we will go crazy if we stay here? It would be better for financial reasons, but we're worried about having enough space for the baby and all its stuff. Has anyone else managed in a one bedroom with a baby? If so, how hard was it? |
Anonymous
| No, you're not crazy. Everyone does it. It's a rite of passage. |
Anonymous
| There was a fairly recent post on the parenting page about living in a one bedroom with TWO kids. Might be worth checking out. |
Anonymous
| Life might be easier with more space, but you don't have children to make life easier. Have you baby and enjoy every crowded moment. |
Anonymous
| Check out apartmenttherapy.com for some beautiful, tiny apartments that families with one or more children live in. You're not crazy and you're not alone. The website is a great resource for thinking about what you really need (much less than you think), arranging things in smaller spaces and finding smaller, multi-function furniture that works well in small spaces. I think you're completely sensible for staying put and saving your money while you can. |
Anonymous
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We're hoping to do the same thing for 1-2 years!
See: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/good-questions/good-questions-how-small-an-apartment-can-you-have-a-baby-in-004152 |
Anonymous
| Bless you all. Same situation we are likely facing 6 mos from now and I've been stewing about it. |
Anonymous
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We did it until our daughter was 7 months and it was just fine. The period where we were selling our apt was rough, but that was from keeping it clean to sell v. it being a 1 bedroom. Definitely doable - and lot of folks (us included) keep baby in their room for a number of months no matter what. We're expecting #2, and the plan is have #2 in the room with us for *at least* 3-4 months.
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Anonymous
| I love this thread! We have a bit more space, but not much -- a small 2-bedroom with one toddler and another kid on the way. Living in tight quarters can be tough, but it is manageable. Better when the weather is warm and you can go out a lot. Good luck!! |
Anonymous
| I am living in that hell right now except it's a tiny two bedroom. It's more to do with lack of storage space than anything else. Babies have A LOT of gear and friends are constantly bringing us stuff which they think is helpful. I cringe everytime I get something because I have no place to put it. I do appreciate the generosity but we are so cramped right now. When you have a baby it can make things easier to buy in bulk and limit trips to the store. You can't do this with limited storage space. It can also drive you crazy if it rains for an entire week or if you have your baby in the winter and are stuck inside. If DS is sleeping in the living room, we have to tiptoe around and cooking in the kitchen is out of the question. DS is a VERY light sleeper. I hate it but you may be able to handle it. The key is to get organized. |
Anonymous
| I use our car trunk for storage - it's like a mini costco in there |
Anonymous
PLAYING DEVIL'S ADVOCATE HERE (flame suit on  ) What happens when the baby is older (6 months) and won't go to sleep because mom and dad are in the same room? I have seen this happen over and over again. Once they reach a certain age, some babies who sleep in the parents' room "learn" to wake up in the middle of the night and wants play or "nibble" time with the parents--even if they are considered great sleepers from the beginning. Prolonged sleep deprevation might not be what you need. Best of luck to you, whatever you decide...and CONGRATULATIONS
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Anonymous
Put up a divider. |
Anonymous
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We are in a one beroom condo with an 80-lb lab. I will be moving my clothes out of the back half of my walk-in closet and putting the crib in the closet. That way there's a door that can be shut (although not for too long as there's no ventilation in there) and we can all have our privacy. I'm also going to have some electrical outlets installed for fan/noise machine/etc.
We'll do this for at least another year, or until we can sell our condo. |
Anonymous
| I think it is doable...for the first few months at least. After the baby is born, give yourself a month and see how it goes. I wouldn't make any big decisions until then. My friend is dealing with the same thing right now...actually, you may be her! |